Surveillance for nonfatal occupational injuries treated in hospital emergency departments - United States, 1996

Article Abstract:

Young men appear to have the highest rates of occupational injuries according to statistics from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System collects data on non-fatal occupational injuries from hospital emergency departments. In 1996, about 3.3 million people were treated for non-fatal occupational injuries nationwide. Injury rates were highest in men under the age of 25. Thirty percent of injuries involved the hands and fingers, 27% involved sprains and strains, 22% were lacerations and 20% were contusions and abrasions.

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Youth Agricultural Work-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments -- United States, October 1995-September 1997

Article Abstract:

Young agricultural workers have a particularly high rate of on-the-job injuries. Researchers analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from October 1, 1995 to September 30, 1997, and determined that there were approximately 117,700 agricultural injuries requiring emergency hospital care. Nine percent of injured agricultural workers were under 15 years of age. Fifty-five percent of injuries were from contact with objects, and 15% were from falls. Effective injury-prevention strategies should be undertaken.

Injuries, Reports, Youth, Agricultural laborers, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments--United States, 1998

Article Abstract:

About 3,600,000 Americans were treated at a hospital emergency room for an occupational injury or illness in 1998. This translates to an overall occupational injury and illness rate of 2.9 per 100 FTE workers aged 15 years or older. Injury rates were highest in men and younger workers.

Statistical Data Included, Occupational diseases

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